Nissan Builds The Body For The Juke-R Project (video)

Nov 21, 2011 13:27

The idea behind the Juke-R project was to squeeze a GT-R powertrain into a Juke bodyshell. In the seventh installment of the Juke-R's ongoing web-build video series, Nissan's engineers craft a unique body for the prototype out of carbon fiber.

They had to consider that it had to be applied to accomodate the car's unique cooling and aerodynamic considerations. Check out the video after the jump.

NISSAN JUKE-R - BODY STYLING

VIDEO 7 - BODY STYLING - The Juke-R made an impact as soon as it was revealed thanks to the way its looks combine the bold styling of Juke with the supercar nature of the GT-R engine and drivetrain hiding beneath its skin. This video talks about how the Juke-R's brand new carbon panels have been created, beginning with the initial design through to the finished parts being applied to the car.

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